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Pandion haliaetus
Large raptor, dark brown upperparts contrast with white underparts, faint breast band. Small, white head has dark crown, eyestripe. Dark bill. Wings held at a distinct angle in flight, with underwing showing barred flight feathers and diagnostic dark patches on forewing. Gray legs and feet.
Worldwide distribution except Antarctica; found near large bodies of water.
8 Comments
Thank you!
Very nice!!
Thanks, Sandra and Stefania!
Great series
Thanks, Kathleen!
Done. Thanks for the suggestion, Ava T-B!
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Nice series! I love watching them fish. I was disappointed this year to see a pair of Canada Geese have taken over a previous Osprey nest!